Accomplished asset management professional and independent fund director with expertise in fund structuring and governance issues, hedge fund manager search and due diligence, and relationship management.Non-Executive Independent Fund DirectorProvide objective, principled guidance and advice as a non-executive independent director for hedge funds, investment management companies, traditional long-only funds and special purpose vehicles.Structuring InitiativesLead manager and head office COO for the establishment of JV asset management companies in India and Singapore. Successfully obtained a Mutual Fund license from the Securities Exchange Board of India, and a Fund Management CMS License in Singapore.Managed the planning and start-up of asset management operating platforms. Established appropriate governance structure and control systems adhering to regulatory requirements. Set up and capitalized offshore tax-efficient investment vehicles. Fund Structuring and Corporate GovernanceEstablished, capitalized, and served as a director on the board of in-house and 3rd party funds and fund-related companies:• Shinsei Trustee Company (India) Pte Ltd• Shinsei Corporate Advisory Services Pte Ltd
• UTI International (Singapore) Pte Ltd• Multiple Mauritius-based special purpose companies• Over one dozen Cayman-based proprietary investment fundsFund Manager ResearchManager search and due diligence analysis of hedge funds for investment or distribution to institutional and retail clients in Japan. Extensive travel for on-site due diligence work in Asia, US, and Europe.• Sourcing leads and gathering information for due diligence
• Investigation and analysis of potential investments
• Review legal documents, infrastructure and operations
• Identify potential risks and red flags• Manage relationship with hedge fund industry in Japan and overseas
• Former member, Advisory Board of Tokyo Hedge Funds Club
• Speaking engagements at industry conferencesSpecialties: • Fund structuring and corporate governance• Due diligence/ Evaluating investment opportunities• Relationship management• Cross-functional leadership and project management• Long experience in Asia / Fluent Japanese